Demystifying Sustainable Farming Using Smart Technologies

Gunjan Chhabra, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the School of Science and Technology at Swami Rama Himalayan University, India. He has published research articles, authored books, and served as editor, reviewer, editorial board member, and guest editor for prestigious journals and conferences. A passionate innovator, Dr. Chhabra has been granted eight patents, including for recent innovations focused on emotionbiofield analysis and IoT-based healthcare applications.Keshav Kaushik, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Center for Cyber Security and Cryptology at Sharda University, India. He is recognized among the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University and Elsevier in 2024, with his portfolio including research papers, authored books, book chapters, and several granted and published patents. Dr. Kaushik is a Certified Ethical Hacker, Lead Auditor, IBM Cybersecurity Analyst, Bentham Ambassador, and speaker.Priya Chugh, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Agriculture and Technology at Maya Devi University, India. Her academic contributions include research papers and book chapters. Dr. Chugh has participated in national and international conferences, sharing her expertise with the global academic community. Beyond research, she plays a pivotal role in curriculum design, organizational setup, and student mentoring.Susheela Dahiya, PhD, is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Graphic Era Hill University, India. With over 11 years of experience in academia, research, and industry, she is involved in curriculum development, student mentoring, and accreditation-related processes. Her research interests include image and video processing, the Internet of Things, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and deep learning-enabled computational techniques. She has published conference papers and edited scholarly books.Aryan Chaudhary is the Chief Scientific Advisor at BioTech Sphere Research, India. Formerly the Research Head at Nijji HealthCare Pvt Ltd, he has an extensive body of work that includes academic papers on public health and digital health. Recognized for his exceptional contributions, he has received accolades such as the “Most Inspiring Young Leader in Healthtech Space 2022” by Business Connect.

• Preface 1. Introduction to Agriculture 5.0 2. Agriculture 5.0: Future and Challenges 3. The Rise of Agri-Drones: Transforming Food Supply Chains Through Robotics and Smart Devices in Agriculture 4. Smart Agriculture (IoT) Contribution to Environmental, Social, and Economic Sustainability 5. Smart Irrigation: Farming Instilling Blockchain and Internet of Agricultural Things (IoAT): Focusing Groundwater Scarcity, Ensuring Futuristic Sustainable Farming 6. Image Processing-Based Applications for E-Pest Control Systems 7. Drone-Based Food Supply Chain: Applications and Challenges 8. Development of Prediction Equations for Estimating the Biomass of Standing Trees 9. Data-Driven Approaches for Sustainable Farming: Decision Support System 10. Smart and Secure Monitoring Devices for E-Agriculture 11. Mathematical Algorithms in the Convergence of AI and IoT in Agriculture 12. Precision Farming Technologies: Transforming Agriculture for a Sustainable Future 13. Internet of Climate Change Things (IoCCT) for Sustainable Agricultural Production 14. Technologies for Precision Farming 15. Augmented and Virtual Realities and Data-Driven Mobile Apps as a Panacea for Sustainable Agriculture 16. Cyber Biosecurity in Food and Agriculture 17. AI-Based Approaches for Smart Agriculture 18. Blockchain for Smart Farming and Agriculture 19. Cultivating a Greener Future: Agriculture 5.0 and the Dawn of Sustainable Farming 20. Future and Challenges in Agriculture 21. Advances in Precision Disease Identification: Cutting-Edge Diagnostic Tools and Techniques Index

“Timely and crucial contribution, offering a comprehensive exploration of how technologies can revolutionize the way we grow our food. . . . From precision farming and predictive analytics to automated machinery and IoT-enabled devices, each chapter unveils the practical applications of technology in agriculture. . . . A beacon of hope and a call to action for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and anyone invested in the future of agriculture. It underscores the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous innovation in ensuring that our agricultural practices can sustain and nourish future generations.”—From the Foreword by Dr. Sanjay Jasola, Vice Chancellor, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, UK, India